10. The Art of the Steal
Rank by site 2, Rank by IMDb 5; Overall score = 7 points
Directed by Dan Argott
When Albert C. Barnes dies in 1951, he left a lasting legacy in the form of the Barnes Foundation and its art collection — universally considered the world’s most important Post-Impressionist art collection, it’s valued at $25 billion. Barnes intended for his foundation to become a place of learning where art students can study the masterpieces he collected. He didn’t want to create just another museum. That’s why he added an important stipulation to his will: neither the collection nor any of its pieces can ever be moved from Merion, Pennsylvania. Despite Barnes’ explicit wishes, the collection was moved to Philadelphia. Dan Argott tells a story of what is known as the biggest heist in history.
